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Thursday 3 September 2026
University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)
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Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
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UOW alumnus and technology leader Syed Ahmed elected Deputy Chancellor
Mr Ahmed brings broad cross-sector experience in governance, technology, health, and digital transformation
Community, Environment and Energy, International, Research
Indigenous-led weed management research wins international award
The prize-winning report explores how Indigenous perspectives can transform environmental management and healing of Country
Community, Health and Medicine
Healthcare traineeship program offers 45 paid places across south-eastern NSW
UOW aged care training for Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Snowy Monaro widens to include disability and Indigenous healthcare
Health and Medicine
Study explores role of diet, exercise and oral microbiome in multiple sclerosis
Dr Olivia Wills secures MS Australia grant to investigate whether lifestyle-based weight loss alters mouth bacteria and improves health outcomes
Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
Three UOW teams secure $1.08m to turn research into real world outcomes
The funding supports commercial pathways for university innovation in health, disability and cyber security
Health and Medicine
How social media ‘experts’ are shaping young adults’ food choices
Study reveals many social media users rely on health tips from unqualified content creators, overshadowing evidence-based information